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Ishan Pendyala

Friendswood,TX

Summary

Innovative Software Researcher and Developer, aiming to create novel, pioneering projects to change the lives of the many.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Research and Development

Independent
08.2021 - Current

PROJECTS

  • Developed software to prevent seizure risk of flashing videos in Photosensitive Epileptic patients (2023-25)
  • Developed software in kinship verification to validate whether two individuals were parent and child using facial structure geometry (2021-23)

AWARDS

  • 4th Place Systems Software - Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF, 2024)
  • 1st Place Systems Software - Texas Science and Engineering Fair (TXSEF, 2024)
  • Grand Award + 1st Place Systems Software - Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH, 2024)
  • BAPS Scholarship for Robotics/AI – Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH, 2025)

Robotics Programming Lead & Team Captain

Friendswood High School
08.2022 - Current

*Regional Dean’s List Award Semi-Finalist

  • Team + Programming Lead on FTC Team #17426, Programming Intern on FRC Team #9081
  • Developed new software for robotic system control and movement using novel PID-based controllers - published on GitHub
  • Algorithms used by teams across local regions to enhance robot performance
  • Developed Java programming skills and knowledge of CAD systems design

Programming Mentor & Course Developer

CodeNinjas
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed courses at the local CodeNinjas Friendswood Center to teach children to learn programming and coding skills
  • Regular 1-on-1 game development lessons teaching students aged 8-14
  • Conducted summer camps in Python and 3D Printing in the Summer of 2023

Speech and Debate

Friendswood High School
08.2022 - Current

Compete in Policy Debate (CX) in UIL, TFA, and NSDA circuits

  • Qualified to 2025 National Tournament + TFA State Tournament ('24, '25)
  • Ranked 9th in Texas for CX Debate
  • Active advocate for implications of deepfake AI technology in society


Compete in Foreign Extemporaneous, state tournament qualified ('24+'25)

  • Multiple career tournament wins and place finishes
  • Awarded Academic All-American from National Speech and Debate Association (2% of members awarded)
  • Built speaking and communicative skills to present research and projects

Education

Friendswood High School, Friendswood, TX
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Ranked 2nd in the FHS Class of 2025
  • Currently elected to Class President for Class Government Office (raised ~$43k for the class through sponsorships to date)
  • National Honor Society (NHS) & National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS) Member

Skills

  • Python programming proficiency
  • Advanced Java programming
  • Computer programming tutoring
  • Computer Vision proficiency (OpenCV)
  • AI, Machine Learning, & Deep learning model development proficiency
  • TensorFlow and Keras familiarity
  • Statistical and data analysis

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Telugu
Professional Working

Timeline

Programming Mentor & Course Developer - CodeNinjas
04.2023 - Current
Robotics Programming Lead & Team Captain - Friendswood High School
08.2022 - Current
Speech and Debate - Friendswood High School
08.2022 - Current
Software Research and Development - Independent
08.2021 - Current
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